Gaby & the Half Term Break
by Sharp
A Gaby verse fan fiction
Chapter 13 Disney.
Gaby "Where is Baby? I promised her a visit to the Epcott Centre as we are all off to Disney."
"All."
Gaby. "Remember now girls you are mums and you have your babies to tend to." They all giggled.
“I am here Gaby.” Baby was dresses like Minnie Mouse. “I thought I had better get in character for our visit.”
Gaby. “While we are there I need to talk to the Disney executives. One of their number has read the early chapters of Drews life on the internet. Apparently they think it could be the next blockbuster film or series of films.”
Rose. “Gaby do you have to talk buisiness with the men? Also which one of us are you taking in with you.?”
Tiny put her arms up. “I can broadcast to the rest of you as to if they decide to produce the film or not.”
Gaby dialed the co-ordinates into her sceptre. The entire group found themselves inside Disney. They split up into smaller groups and went onto the attractions.
Draconaris & Brightflame stayed with Gaby as did Maddy, Saphira & Jools. They approached a secutity guard. After checking in with base he brought out the transport. “Apparently I have to take you and companions to see the directors.”
Gaby. “We did arrive a little sooner than I said we would be here. Some of my companions are already exploring the centre. We have agreed to meet up at the Water world before going for our lunch.”
The Electric car took Gaby and her group to their destination. The guard led Gaby to a room. Inside the room the directors of Disney were waiting. As Gaby entered the room the men arose from their seats and bowed.
“Queen Gabriel on behalf of Disney I welcome you here. We have just being discussing the feasability of making a film out of book one. Depending on how that goes we would like an option to turn all the Gaby books into films.”
Tiny was reading the mens minds.
Gaby. “Well gentlemen I see no problem in producing the film.”
“Your majesty we met earlier to read all the stories. We would also like to talk to Maddy Bell about her travel agent series.”
Gaby. “She will be here shortly with all our authors.”The same guard brought the ladies to the confrence room.
Gaby. “These gentlemen would like to produce a film about my life. In addition they like the Chris & Nena series by Maddy Bell.
Jane Approached Ruth after their visit To Disneyland. "Ruth I was wondering if you could do me a favour." said Jane. "I was wanting chance to bring up both of my daughters."
Jane told Ruth just what it entailed. Ruth said, "Yes I agree it could be fun but you are sure that I will be back as I am due to be helping out for the All saints dance.
Jane, "It will take 17 days from when you last have the drink to returning to normal & the same applies to your twin although life for her will be slightly different than it was.” Ruth drank as Jane had requested. Within seconds Jane was holding her second baby.
Jane lifted both babies up and said to them. "We are now going on a journey to see some friends of ours but first we have to collect your sister. The next second Jane with the three babies was in the realm of Oberon. There the babies appeared to age normally and have all their birthdays. The girls had great fun with each other. Then on day Jane said we now have to return. When they all three girls where about 18 years of age. Ruth still had her memories from meeting Jane but as time went on everything else seemed to be a blur.
Ruth did not realise that her former father & Janes former husband where now her sisters.
Gaby, "You have been missing a long time."
Maddy, "Yes all of 18 Minutes” Ruth looked at her watch to realise it was only a short while ago That she had agreed to Jane's request.
Jane. "I promised you would be back in time to help out at the dance. When Tricia realised what had happened she Said, "Jane how do you it as Tricia tended to Kendra & Darla. Jane said, Give me your hand and your babies Tricia. Tricia did as she was told & She joined Darla & Kendra. 18 minutes later they where all back with Gaby but now Tricia had two identical sisters.
Jane, "After all that I fancy going back to Disney". With that the enlarged pack set off for Disney and another day there.
Princess Zita of Nepal
On night Darcie was cuddled up to Maddy & Gaby when she said, "I have just realised when you took over the Grand Hotel's parent group you also purchased some caravan Sites & several other holiday complexes." "I was wondering if we could use the Butlin's complex at Skegness for two weeks during the summer."
Gaby, "You mean for all of us to go?"
Darcie, "All plus." "I was thinking of asking mother to sent invites to all the covens commanding them to attend."
Gaby, "We could do that but we also could put the invite on the Internet for all Witches, & those that are mothers to bring their daughters also."
Nena, "We may need additional security if we put it on the Internet."
Gaby, "I think we can cover that easy.” & went to the computer. Within seconds the reply came back. "I have the security & their families".
The following morning Gaby held a conference. All decided it was a good idea. Galadrial, "You do realise you may get a black witch or two."
Helen. “I will send out invites ordering all the covens & their families to attend.”
Maddy, "I have already started the web site design they then set the date for the last two weeks in July.” Gaby sent her email giving the dates & got an Email back sending the Empress a present of my eldest daughter.
Darcie read this & was shocked & said, "You can not send somebody as a gift."
Maddy read the email & said, "In this case you can. For the Princess it is the greatest honour her father can bestow on her."
Gaby, "It looks as if I may have to take an additional wife or risk offending the king. First though we will have to meet her they are flying into Yeadon & will be here in about four hours time."
Darcie, "It only said a present. How can you know how many are coming."
Gaby, "A Princess of Nepal will not go any where without at least 100 Gurkha’s as protection & one promised as partner will have five times as many with her.”
Nena, "The accommodation is sorted we will utilise the spare space at Appleby."
Elizabeth. “The coaches are all booked but we will have to get there. Gaby restricted it to her partners & immediate family & grandparents.
Tatiania , "I presume we will have to wear our official robes."
Gaby, "I had not given that a thought but it is a good idea thank you grandma."
Baby, "Can I go please?"
Maddy held her arms out, "We would not go with out you."
Baby disappeared & returned holding Tinkerbell's hand. "I get to wear my real Fairy dress today." Gaby checked with the airport to ensure the flight was on time & was informed the Royal Nepal planes were on their way and the first would arrive in a hours time the second would land 10 minutes later.
Gaby & her party got to the airport with plenty of time to spare. The A65 had been upgraded to the A65M & now the journey only took 15 Minutes to get to the airport. Gaby was waiting in the VIP lounge at Yeadon. The plane taxies to a halt & the passengers started to disembark. The runway was a sea of Green as about 500 Gurkha's disembarked. Gaby noticed the flag they where proudly carrying. The flag had a picture of Gaby& had written in English. Empress of Heaven 1st Regiment. The Queens Royal Gurkha's. Gaby went to inspect the Guard as they formed up. As Gaby inspected the guard she recognised at least 30 of the Soldiers, as been the ones in London. Gaby looked at the Captain & said, "The last time we meet you where a Sergeant."
The captain saluted Gaby & said, "Yes my Queen". As he saluted Gaby noticed on his right wrist was branded a crown with GB.
Darcie, "They have been branded." Gaby walked down the first line as the men bowed before her.
Gaby. "Show me your arms". The first 50 all had the brand but the remainder did not. Gaby spoke to the first who did not have the mark.
The Captain, "The first 50 have served you previously & earned the award."
Gaby remembering from last time had Photographs of her in full regalia & handed one to each Gurkha. As she got to the new recruits she gave each one a kiss. When they got to the last few they appeared to be only young boys.
Baby, "Gaby can I kiss these & can I have them as my protection." There were nine young boys.
Gaby, "Princess Baby has asked if you can be her guards."
The eldest Boy, "We all serve the Empress." "If the Empress decides to create the Princess Baby regiment then we will be it.”
Titania handed Baby a flag & told her to hand that & a photo to the young Gurkha’s. The flag was a Yorkshire rose on a blue back ground with the following inscription. "Empress of Heaven 2nd Regiment. The Queens Royal Gurkha's Princess Baby Battalion. Baby followed Gaby & also handed the last nine a photo and gave them a kiss. When the boys awoke in the morning they would find they had a crown with GB imprinted on their wrist.
Very soon the second plane arrived this time the plane had Princess Zita & her attendants. First to disembark was the Princess attendants all wearing green saris. The attendants lined up either side of the steps & waited for the princess to disembark. The princess came to the top of the aircraft wearing a white Sari with Golden bands.
Maddy, "Princess Zita looks like a bride awaiting her groom."
Gaby, "The princess is already married to the Queen of Heaven & she comes to serve her Queen."
Maddy, "When did you take another wife?"
Gaby, "I did not but when a girl is given to the Temple of the Heavens she is married to the Queen so in theory I could have many wives I know nothing about.”
Jools, "In that case Gaby we have another sister to help keep you warm at night.”
Gaby awaited Princess Zita surrounded by the Gurkha's. Slowly the Princess & attendants started to walk forward. As they got to Gaby the attendants started to bow as they reached Gaby.
Princess Zita. "Father sends his greeting Empress."
Maddy, "Princess please tell us how long have you been Married to the Empress?"
Princess Zita turned to Maddy, "You are the Queens No1..
"Yes Princess Zita I am Maddy & No 1 companion."
Princess Zita, "I have to report direct to you. The Empress may do with us as she wishes. But please may I be allowed to serve my Empress. I along with my attendants was married to the Empress this morning by my father.”
Maddy looked at the girls as Gaby said, "Princess you will stay with me.The nine young boys will go with Baby & the Children.” Gaby noticed there was about 27 young girls in the group. Baby beside the boys take the 27 girls to your quarters.”
Princess Zita, "None of them are male they are not allowed to be."
"Baby dress your friends correctly & bring them to me in the morning. Baby will you inform Helen I need her help when we get back. Princess Zita how long have the men been fixed."
Princess Zita, "Empress when you rang to ask my father The 55 Gurkha's you previously meet volunteered to come. That meant they would leave their family to serve you. Only none men are allowed to serve a princess the men knew this. The king my father offered them a chance to stay with their families but it would require a sacrifice on their part for they could only ever serve the Empress. The men told the families & all agreed to it from that moment they where divorced & the wives & daughters became my attendants."
Gaby, "I want those of you who where the wives of the Gurkha’s to go and stand by them. Now will the children stand by their parents." The only ones left was the ones with Baby
"Princess Zita, "These are orphans & would have served the Empress to the end of their days.
Gaby, "Princess Zita I prefer my attendants to wear dresses. I also prefer all my attendants to perform unarmed combat."
Princess Zita made to attack Gaby & was brought down by two of the females. "My apologies Empress but all are trained to a high degree even the children.
Maddy, "Princess Zita tonight we will formally accept you as our partner & companion to the empress." Gaby said, "in the morning I want to see each family group but you all must be wearing green dresses." That night in the ancient woods & in front of the Gurkha’s Gaby formally accepted Zita. As her companion.
The following morning Gaby was sat in the hall of Valhalla surrounded by her family & friends. Princess Zita was asked to bring in each family one at a time. The first was the captain & his family.
The captain, "I was blessed with all daughters Empress."
Gaby, "How do you feel now you can no longer get a son."
"Empress I could have continued until my dying day and never had a son. My new uniform is comfortable & does not hinder movement. It is also similar to our national costume." Helen stood in front of the captain & placed her hand on his head & then his tummy & said be plentiful. Each of the former males collapsed & was carried to the side by their partners & children. Eventually all that where left was the orphans.
Baby, "The Empress requires you to go up four at a time 3 girl & one boy. Eventually they where all received & the girls carried the former boys away.
The following morning Nena found Zita crying. "What is the matter & can I help."
Princess Zita, "I was the last of my sisters to be given to the Empress but all the others are in the Temple of Light. No man may ever enter & only those females given to the Empress may enter. Once one goes through the door they never return unless the Empress goes for them."
Nena, "How many sisters do you have & how many live in the temple of light. "
Zita, "I have another three sisters. I am not sure how many live within the temple complex, for once they go in they never return."
Nena went to see Gaby & informed her what Zita had said, "
"So I have to go in person to collect them all.”
Maddy, "You can not leave them all in the temple however many wives you already have. There is Ariel who wishes to join her sisters.”
Gaby was also receiving messages from Baby.
Gaby, "How long will it take to make at least 20 sets of Gold & about 3000 sets of silver Jewellery.”
Nena, "It will be ready by Saturday."
Gaby called the former captain of the Gurkha's, "I am planing to return on Saturday to the Temple of light do you know where it is?"
"My Empress I can take you there it is about 5 miles up a steep hill. I often had to take food to the temple but was never allowed in."
"I know where the Temple of the Heavens is."
The Captain, "That is where we always started from so I can lead you from there."
Gaby, "On Saturday I will present all of you with a necklace & earrings." "This will show everybody you are all my companions."
On Saturday Gaby turned up in the castle gardens. With her special companions. “Ladies, You where all married to me in my absence by the king before he sent you to me. Today we all return to Nepal to go to the temple of light. You all already bear my mark but now you will wear my jewellery so all can see you are mine." Gaby walked down the line and handed the earrings & necklaces as they where passed to her. Finally the got to the end of the line. Gaby presented Zita.
Zita, "Mine are different they are gold."
Maddy, "All the eternal companions will get gold including your sisters." Gaby set the co-ordinates on the sceptre. The next second the entire group was exiting from the Temple of the Heavens. One solitary priest noticed the procession leaving the temple & he went to inform the king.
The king, "As foretold she goes for my other daughters. Prepare a banquet for when they return they will be hungry. The chefs asked how many should they cater for.
The king, "At a guess about 3000. Be sure to make plenty for there is also my people & they will come flocking when the news gets out that the Empress has returned for her wedding.”
About 2.5 miles up the hill the procession stopped at a house. There was a lady crying Gaby stopped & asked what was wrong.
The lady, "My husband has been killed & I was going to go to my brother for help as I have no food. My brother & all his family have vanished. The people tell me he was sent to the Empress. Please can you take my children to the temple for at least they will not starve there.
Gaby called for the captain & explained the situation.
The captain, "Before you do anything look at her wrists & those o the Children & tell me what you see. Gaby asked the lady to show her wrist to her. The lady Started to show them to Gaby when one of the girls said, "You are the one who keeps coming into my dreams."
"Mum this is the Baby I told you about who told me she would bring my father's sister to help us."
Baby, "Yes I did promise to bring you help. Your father died in a way for he no longer exists. You are all companions of the Empress now."
Gaby, "Baby which of the former men was their father? "
Before Baby could reply the captain said, "This was my no1 wife but she was too ill to come with the others. She had only recently given birth & was unfit to travel. I had intended coming back for her but did not realise the kings intentions. When I did it was too late as we had all been divorced & married to you. Even though she was not with me the spell still worked on her & she & my daughters are your companions.
Gaby, "Stay with her until we return with the others."
The children though followed Baby. Baby handed then a sandwich each. Rose handed them a drink. Eventually the procession reached the Temple of Light. The doors opened Before Gaby. Gaby at the head of the procession eventually came to a golden door. As Gaby got there a female greeted her. "Welcome to the Temple of light Empress." "You where expected."
Galadrial came forward & spoke to the Lady who greeted Gaby. "Greta I thought you must be dead. Gaby may I introduce my sister Greta.
Gaby, "Why was I not told the last time I was here that there was another Temple with family members in."
Greta, "Sister may I introduce my 4 great Grand daughters. These are my great Grand daughters"
Gaby "I take it that all in here are already my companions. In that case I have some presents to hand out". "Greta first I need to know which of these are your daughters & grand-Daughters etc.” A small group stepped to one side. "Grandma can you see my Aunts & cousins are correctly attired. Princess Zita which of these are your sisters." Three girls came running up to Zita & embraced her.
Gaby, "That answers my question." The three girls turned & curtsied to Gaby. Maddy looked at the sisters & then at Jools & Gaby.
Gaby, "I will not have you separated as I was from mine.Zita what are your sisters names."
"This is Gina my twin & this is Rita & Rosa.”
Gina, Rita & Rosa where each given a pendant & Earrings. Maddy, "Once the other main wives have accepted you,” You get to sleep with the Empress & take your turn at other duties."
The procession started back down the hill. It paused once again at the little house. The captain s, "Gaby she is still not fit to travel."
Gaby suggested they make a stretcher & carry her back to the capitol. Each taking a turn at the stretcher. It did not tale long to bind several lengths of wood using split bamboo as a binder. A blanket was found in the house & used to cover the stretcher & the lady was placed on it.
As the procession was about to set off again a teenage girl shouted to them. "Please can you tell me am I near the Temple of light."
Gaby looked at her, "Why do you want to go there."
The girl, "I have to go there or both my baby & I will starve. The boy I was due to marry was sent away by the king while I was having his child."
The girl recognises Princess Zita, "Princess can I ask for your protection for I already know my boyfriend will never return again."
Maddy, "The Princess cannot offer you protection but the Empress can."
One of the attendants came running & took the girl by her hand & said, "You & your babies are safe with us."
The girl, "Please tell me is there a Gaby with you?"
Gaby , "Yes I am here. Who told you to ask for me?"
The girl pulled out a tatty Photo & handed it across. "I was told by my boyfriends father this would bring me luck but then he also vanished along with the whole family. All I have left now is this picture." Gaby held her arms out to the girl, "Come with us for there is nobody at the temple of the light" "We are all here."
The girl replied, "That is not possible unless the Empress her self is here."
Gaby, "Would you have give yourself & your babies to the Empress?"
The girl replied, "Please is Iona with you?"
Baby , "Your Iona how old is she?"
The girl, "We are both 13 & she is my sister. The king sent my sisters with the others."
Baby smiled & as she smiled the 36 came running up. Baby said, "Is Iona here?" a girl stepped forward & went to embrace her sister. One of the other girls came running up & embraced the girl.
Iona, "You & your children are safe with the both of us." From one of the other lines another girl came running up. Isla fainted when she saw the girl. Eventually she came round. "We will take care of your babies go with Baby & the others."
Gaby, "Here a girl is a woman once she reaches 10 & can marry."
Baby managed to read Gaby's mind & said, "Remember you made a promise to us all." Eventually they reached Kathmandu & the temple of the heavens. On the way both Gaby & Maddy each feed one of Iona's babies.
In Kathmandu the feast was prepared for when the party arrived. The king came to greet Gaby.
Gaby, "I come with my brides to be to get married in the Temple of Heaven as I promised I would. I claim all of these as my brides but for some they are my eternal partners".
Starting with Maddy Gaby called all her partners in turn & asked if they agreed to the addition of additional partners. Each in their turn said yes.
Gaby, “Baby will you agreed with becomming an eternal companion?”
"Yes." Maddy placed a pendant on her while Darcie & Jools clipped on the earrings. Gaby placed on the ring. Ariel was next followed by Amanda & Barbara were the last to join Gaby & Sisters.
Gaby, " I was married to in my Absence so in front of the people of Nepal I take Rita, Rosa, Gina & Zita as my eternal companions. I also take Iona, Isla, Cilia & Mona. Isla you gave me your children. I promise they will be brought up with my other daughters.” Gaby slipped the rings of gold on their fingers.
Gaby turned to the king , "Your daughters will be well taken care of. As you cared for my sisters. Soon I will be returning with all that wish to come with me. I will from time to time return to see you.”
Gaby & the group after eating walked again into the Temple of Heaven. As they walked in they vanished. After the last had walked in the king & his wives tried to follow but all they found was an empty building.
Zelda Returns.
Back in Skipton the Gurkha's where once again splint into their family groups. Each family was given a house to live in. Even the group of orphans where given a home. A few days after returning Gaby's grandparents came to see her with Greta.
Titania, "Our aunt & Cousins would like to look as young as us.”
Gaby, "Aunt the same blood already flows throughtheir veins as it does ours . If I do as you wish You, Your daughters & Grand daughters will all become one with me. If you still have powers I will absorb them all”
Greta, "My sister have already explained what I must do & what my family must do."
Gaby, "Your family must be reborn."
Tatiania , "Empress your parents, Grand parents & aunts are willing to take on the responsibility for the month required.”
Gaby, "Greta come to my chamber in 30 Minutes with you two eldest. Maddy can you ensure the others are all ready.” Greta came as instructed Gaby handed her the present & said, "put it on Greta & use it on me. I am rather full can you two relieve me. As they suckled they became new-born babies. Maddy & Jools collected them & Ariel brought in another two to suckle on Gaby. This continued until Rita & Zita where the last of the family of Greta.
Zita gave Gaby a kiss, "I do this with great pleasure for now I am one with my love." Within seconds she had also become a baby.
Gaby, "The last four my wives & I will look after.”
Greta took off the present now she looked younger but she said, "I chose to join my family & placed her lips in Gaby's nipple.
Galadrial came and took Greta . "She will be back with us in just over 6 weeks.”
Baby entered, "Gaby you have not got them all yet for Greta used to have a son who managed to spread his seed before he weas changed. If you check with the scanner you will see where they are.”
When they checked out they found it was the Captain & his family & the Orphans where the ones. Baby, "My sisters & cousins will take care of the Orphans.
Amanda , "Gaby we your partners will take the others as our daughters.
Before long all had been changed. Gaby as she promised allowed Zita & her sisters to return after the month. Galadrial & her daughters decided to keep Greta & family for four months before returning them. Gaby & her wives where enjoying themselves playing with the babies. It was a year later before Gaby let the captain & family return as teenagers.
During this time everything else was running normally. Andi the archaeologist had turned out to be quite a computer expert and had built a website. The web site was now up and running. They had already taken many bookings for the forth comming witches meeting.
Barbara came into the room, "Gaby the invites Helen had sent out have all accepted.”
Galadrial looked down the list of bookings & was making a comment or two. She noticed one booking, "Gaby can you make sure she is treated nicely, but make sure you get & destroy her wand."
Gaby, "I will do that & give instructions all wands are to be handed in at the reception."
Gaby turned to Galadrial, "What is special about this booking?"
Gabriel, "When Greta returns she will tell you all about her."
This left Gaby rather puzzled but she did not push it. A week before the event Gaby & the Gurkha’s descended on the camp. All the men on the site where given the next three weeks off. The Gurkha’s took over the security of the site & catering. They had a week to get prepared. The immediate family was the first to arrive & they where placed in Turtle Court. The Craven contingent when it arrived was placed in Pelican court. One by one all the courts where filled up Starfish, Dolphin & Beach. Gaby had arranged for Grizelda & her family to be placed between Gabriel & Galadrial.
At the reception there was a sign all the wands are to be handed in.
The receptionist, "The Empress intends to present you all with new ones so these are to be destroyed." Grizelda arrived with her daughters & handed her wand over.
The receptionist, “Only, one Madame". Grizelda looked puzzled for a moment & realised her daughters had not handed theirs over. She signed to the girls & they handed their wands over.
Grizelda, "Sorry about that they only can speak sign language." Gaby & Galadrial where watching on the television screen. Greta had now joined them.
Gaby, "Greta I have a confession to make as yet I have not yet returned all your family."
Greta, "Yes you have there is still the same in our house & you have my Great Grand daughters as your wives."
Baby, "What about your sons family?"
Greta looked rather sheepish as she said, "I clean forgot about them & we could never leave the temple."
Gaby, "I Promise before the year is out they will be returned to you but for now you can help us feed them".
As she was feeding one of the babies Greta noticed a lady with four girls all dressed in deep purple. "Grizelda!" she exclaimed.
Gaby, "I take it you know that witch."
Greta, "She is my twin & went bad although I did hear she had been attempting to right her wrongs."
Eventually everybody was settled down. Entertainment had been laid on & there was to be a competition in the pool. Ariel & her sisters had persuaded their mother & Aunts to come & enter the swimming.
Lorelei, "I want to beat mum now she is fit again."
Ariel, "You are going to have your work cut out I have seen Aunt Linda & Pegi.”
Josie ,” Well I get to challenge my cousins again or is it sisters I am never sure these days.” Gaby Debbie & Maddy also participated as did Baby, Tinkerbell Daisy & Buttercup. The first race Ariel won easy with Josie second. Eventually Lorelei managed to beet all the others in the 5 mile race.
That evening in the central Theatre the conference started. Helen as high priestess asked all the leaders to come to the stage & present their members. The first was the Craven coven, which Helen presented herself. Gaby handed each witch a new wand. One by one the different groups arrived. One was from Liechtenstein & Gaby recognised Heidi. Gaby instructed Heidi & her daughters to stay on stage & sit down in front of her. The next was the Witch doctor from Africa. Who was on his own?
Gaby, "This conference is supposed to be for witches."
He said, "I thought you may need a witch doctor with all these witches under one roof. If you want I can alter my appearance so I fit in. With that he waved his hand & he altered to look like a big black mama.
Gaby, "That will do fine." as she handed a wand over.
Eventually Grizelda & her daughters where the only ones left. Helen said, Gaby that is all the covens accounted for we now have the individual presentations.
Gaby, Ladies before I accept the individual presentations." "We all have a task to perform. "When you all came on stage I handed each of you a wand." "I want you to take the wand I gave you and break it in half like this. Grizelda recognised the wand Gaby was holding as she broke it in half. Grizelda felt her remaining powers leave as the wand broke. Like wise all the others felt their powers all go. Gaby on the other hand had become an accumulator for the powers. It was now with apprehension that Grizelda took the stage.
Grizelda, "I come Empress because you summoned all witches. Once I was the sister of a great queen but I went bad. Stories have been wrote about me. Eventually over time I changed from Black to Grey. My daughters have never been able to speak & I would give my all if they could."
Gaby, "If indeed you are the sister of a great queen as you claim then I suggest you return when you are dressed appropriately.”
Greta was waiting at the steps for Grizelda & said, "Come sister your sisters will present you & your daughters but first you must dispose of the purple dress. Grizelda noticed her daughters already where wearing a small coronet. It did not take Grizelda long to dress appropriately.
Galadrial came on to the stage & said Empress, Ladies & my great Grand daughters I as eldest present my sisters, Eventually she got to Grizelda. Grizelda curtsied in front of Gaby. She noticed Gaby was smiling. "Grizelda before in front of these ladies you promised your life if your daughters could speak. Give me your life."
For a moment Grizelda thought Gaby wanted her to kill her self. Then a voice entered her head which said, "Hold your hand on your heart and then hold your hand out to Gaby.”
Grizelda did as the voice proclaimed. As she did so she felt different inside. Gaby said, "Grizelda bring your daughters here & tell me their names. She did as she was instructed. "I am changing your names slightly. Gaby placed her hands over the girl ears & kissed her. Gaby said Roselyn take a seat. The second girl stepped forward & Gaby said Babylynn take a seat. The third & fourth girls stepped forward & Gaby said, "Faithlynn & HopeLynn take a seat. Grizelda you promised your heart & gave it so your daughters are cured." Take your seat with your sisters. As they where talking Greta noticed Grizelda & her daughters where all getting younger until they resembled teenagers.
During the conference Gaby said, "Ladies I will not order you to but I would prefer if you could all move to be near me.”
Grizelda & her daughters came to Gaby, "Have you got any jobs going for an aged aunt & cousins?”
Roselynn, "All five of us are super at using computers. " Grizelda handed Gaby a bag. Gaby said what is this.
Grizelda, "I promised my all & other than the clothes we wear that is it." "Before we came I sold everything & that is the proceeds." Gaby look in the bag it was full of money. Then handed it to Elizabeth.
Gaby, "Grizelda you have no need of money now but you have just bought yourself into the family firm come & give me a hug aunt." A short while later there was a Knock at Gaby's Chalet door it was Grizelda.
Grizelda, "I am worried it took me a long time to control my dark magic & now you have absorbed it."
Shona , "Grizelda do not worry or fret for if the Empress can absorb all the powers of Hades & come to no harm she certainly can absorb your former powers."
Gaby, "Thank you for being so concerned. I already have a job for you & your daughters when we return."
Lincoln
Tomorrow my wives & your sisters & your family go on a shopping expedition to Lincoln. The following morning Grizelda was waiting with her daughters.
Gaby what clothes we seam to have do not fit us anymore."
Zelda try these they should fit."
Roselyn said, "These are the presentation outfits of novice witches."
Gaby, "Yes you are correct". The five of them got into the outfits.
Gaby, "Give me all your old clothes & I will dispose of them. As they left the maid came in & stripped the chalet & gave it a good clean. All the clothes that once had been Griselda's where put in the furnace as was all the furniture. By the time Grizelda & her daughters where to return the chalet had been completely redecorated. The bus from the camp took them to Lincoln where they started shopping.
Basic supplies where obtained from Tammy Girl & New Look. Into British Home stores & house of Fraser.
Elizabeth, "Gaby I forgot to tell you that now we own House of Fraser, Burton’s Group & Debenham’s group. & You can get a good deal in those stores. In House of Fraser Gaby wanted a private viewing. The manager was happy to oblige.
Gaby, "Have you any House of Nena designs?”
The manager, "We have a few but they are supposed to be for special customers." Nena spoke. "As they are my designs I think that gives me the right to say who sees them. Now bring the designs for my sister to see.”
Grizelda & her daughters liked the office design & took 3 each. Gabriel asked if they had evening dresses by Dior but not in Black or Purple. The model returned in a gold design. Gaby said, "We will take one each in that. The manager was rubbing his hands with glee at the thought of all those sales. Gaby also ordered some perfume. Elizabeth handed a card over to the manager. Elizabeth said, do not forget to keep a record of your commission.
The manager took the card to get it verified calculating her commission of 10% on all those sales. Accounts manager rang back. “Show them more dresses or something until I get there.”
The manager, "Ladies I forgot to show you these designs they are the latest in the store & are not supposed to be released until next week. Gaby & the others sat down again & looked at the designs.
Baby, "Both Rose & I like those. Roselyn & BabyLynn said, "So do we." Can we have four of those dresses also? The next designs Gabriel & her sisters all liked so they ordered a dress each in that.
The account manager came pushing a trolley of glasses & champagne. She curtsied before Gaby & said please forgive my colleague she did not recognise you. Have you chosen all you require?”
Gaby, this is our shopping list & the sizes we require.” The sales assistants disappeared & returned with almost everything on the list.
Gaby, "Can all this be taken to the camp we have other stores to visit.”
The accounts manager said, "I can recommend Burton’s & Debenham’s." "They may have what we do not."
Barbara, "Thank you for your time". The account manager handed them the card back & made a phone call.
"What was that all about", said the Department manager. Look at the sales slips. The sales slips showed the full price & commission earned. But then the bill was shown as zero.
The manager, "Something has gone wrong there was over £25,000 of goods there."
The accounts manager, "Nothing has gone wrong. When you own a firm you do not pay for the item. Why did you think I recommended Those other stores they will be getting similar sales today".
"But they where only teenage girls. How can they own this store?"
The group made their way to the Burton & Debenham’s stores. Within Debenham’s the girls has a great time in Top shop & Miss sixteen. The managers at these stores had been forewarned & the account manager had said they would take all the sales to the campsite. The group then went up the Hill & visited the Castle & Cathedral before having a meal in the Roman Baths restaurant. The meal turned out to be only mediocre. As they where leaving Lincoln in the coach Barbara noticed a dig & persuaded the driver to stop so they could take a look at it.
The coach stopped at the dig. The party was told that most of the Archaeologists had gone home but the senior one was still on site. When they met the senior Archaeologist she said, "It is you & your friends again Gaby.”
Barbara & Nester asked Gaby to keep the Archaeologist talking as there was something they must do.
The Senior Archaeologist, "We have not yet dug that part but this was supposed to be the site of Boudica's final battle & this is where her sister Nester is reputed to have fallen before the gods spirited her away.
Amanda. "I am also an Archaeologist & interested in this battle. What have you found so far?"
The archaeologist showed them the chariot they had discovered still in quite good condition. “We have found these arrowheads & swords. "But so far we have not discovered the sceptre of Boudica or the swords of Nester.”
A short while later a muddy Barbara & Nester rejoined the group. Barbara said, "We fell & got rather muddy” As they got back on the coach Barbara said, "Gaby could you arrange for it to rain very heavy here tonight to obliterate all trace of our digging. That night Lincoln had the wettest night on record & the archaeological diggings had to be abandoned due to flooding. Once they got back to the camp.
Gaby, "You two what was so important that I had to undo all their work & flood the place."
Barbara, "These are made from Mithral silver & make the wearer invincible." Placed before Gaby was two suits of Armour made of Silver. These the shields of Odin."
Gaby, "I take it they all have magical properties."
Amanda, "Like Thor's helmet that now is in the Castle museum in York which we failed to recover in time."
Barbara, "We where only recovering our own property which we now give to you & to Maddy.” That night the castle museum in York had a visitor whom replaced Thor's helmet with an exact replica before disappearing.
Just before the conference ended various groups said they would be moving with their families as advised. Two came & said, "Currently they where on a contract which had another 2 months to run & then they would be looking for work & new homes.
The last to say good-bye was the African Witch doctor. "I think I need the doctor my self. I seem to be stuck like this.”
Titania was the one who realised what had happened. “Before when you changed how long where you like a mama?"
The Doctor said, "Usually no longer than 5 or six hours."
Titania "You have been living all week like this." "You have still retained your powers but your body had decided it prefers your female form."
"I never did tell you my name it is or Was Unberto. But I think Ursula is going to be more appropriate. I was wondering if I could return with you & your family. I realise I will be the odd one out but at least I will be among friends.”
Gaby, "Yes you can come back with us."
Helga Archaeologist.
Once the conference had ended Gaby & her party called once more at the Roman site. Gaby said, "My cousins here claim you are digging in the wrong place & if you dig in that area you will find the Roman Emperors grave." One of the students had already opened a trench in that area & rather a lot of roman artefacts where coming out. Gaby noticed the smile on Amanda's face. The student called for the Senior Archaeologist to come, as she had found something important. There was a horde of gold coins with several Emperors’ pictures on them. There was a stone coffin that was lead lined. A crane had to be brought in to lift the coffin out of the ground. A specialist team was brought to open the coffin & everybody close by had to wear masks. Inside were the remains of a purple toga. In scribed in Latin inside the coffin was a stone slab. The translation read. Here lies our great King Venutius who led us to victory against the invaders. Who in his hour of victory killed the invader king with his bear hands? Boudica & Nester placed this stone here his loving daughters who will avenge his death a thousand fold
Gaby, "Those bones should be laid to rest in the Ancient capitol of the Brigantines & preferably in the Great Minster.
The archaeologist, "They are only old bones & his family has long gone."
Amanda, "Do not be so sure. If those bones are defiled in any way they themselves will lead the attack once again."
The senior Archaeologist, "I would have reburied the bones but you have got me thinking. Your group is from his ancient capitol & as such could possibly have his DNA. If you all agree to testing & I find at least one who has the same DNA then I will return the bones to that person.”
The entire group agreed to the taking of A blood sample & a swab from their mouth. This was to be done once they returned home. Once back home they all visited the local hospital for the blood test to take place. In the mean time the bones had been cleaned & sent to Bradford University. There the Forensic Archaeologist managed to extract the DNA from the skull. At the same time using a 3 D scanner the skull & bones where scanned. Using more graphics tissue was placed over the body & then the Purple toga. A pin had been found & this was included. After much discussion it was decided to give him long blond hair & blue eyes.
When the Senior Archaeologist saw the life like model she said, "There is no wonder they all where upset with us." That night she received a telephone call to say that The majority where a very close match but one of the samples was an exact match. That night Helga the Archaeologist took the computer simulation & the bones & set off for the castle. Back in the castle Ursula had settled in & was helping with the lessons & also taking some. One day she went into the nursery to look around & saw Marie & Zita where feeding.
Zita , "have you come to help us?"
Ursula replied, "I was looking around & regretting the body I choose."
Zita, "You could redesign it again."
Ursula, "I probably would end up in a greater mess than I am now."
Zita, "My sisters & I had a Mama to feed us as our mother was ill." "Perhaps you can spend time in here with the babies."
Ursula, "I am rather heavy now so that may help me.
Zita handed Beatrice over, “This one is always thirsty. I have been thinking perhaps it would be better if you shared with me and my sisters rather than been on your own.” Ursula thanked her for the offer.
Marie , "After spending time in here we all seam to lose weight. I lost a stone in a week."
Zita, "By that I calculate you would take five to six months to lose the weight & have a similar figure to me."
Ursula, " If I spent all my time in here perhaps I could reduce the weight faster."
Zita, " If we get Rachel to sort your diet out & you go swimming in the pool". "Then we might reduce your weight further.
That Night Ursula & the four princesses shared a room. Zita, Ursula my sisters have decided to help you reduce weight & will take turn all night long. Nine weeks later Ursula was down to the same weight as the others. Ursula had noticed her shading was also changing & now she looked more like a girl from the Mediterranean area. Gaby & the others noticed the changes but said nothing.
One day Marie said, "Ursula you could do with going to the salon for the full works so I have made you an appointment at 9.00 today.
Zita went with her & also had the works. Ursula laid back while her hair was washed. The hair was cut & dried. While it was drying her fingernails & toenails where all given the treatment. Zita had her eyebrows & eyelashes treated & so did Ursula. The Beautician came & did their faces.
Marie came across, "Ursula you need a new wardrobe. So we are all taking you shopping or at least Gaby & the Wives are going.
Gaby came into the salon, "Ursula you have your new body now. Do you approve of it because we do?" Ursula's face was a picture.
Gaby, "If you decide to stay then there are some decisions to make." "You can stay where you are but that area is supposed to be reserved for the wives of Gaby. My parents have also said, " You can stay with them". "If you decide on either of these options all property you currently own will go into the communal pot" "Zita & her sisters had already persuaded Ursula to stay with them.
Ursula, "If I was to agree the first option could we hold the binding service in Africa."
Gaby turned to the others, "Any Objections or do I get a further partner.
Maddy, "Ursula you have great expertise in some areas & we would all benefit from it. In others you are lacking & need teaching your self."
Titania, "You took great care of our family when they needed it."
Darcie, "My sister sends her greetings & said to tell you the baby & mothers are both well.” We do not blame you for what happened to Her former boyfriend, in fact we should thank you for returning another of our sisters"
Ursula saw her reflection in the mirror & said, "I look like all of you nobody would know what I was."
Gaby, "Once you had been introduced to Beatrice you became one with us. Now lets go shopping. The first store is not far away & we can have some fun.”
Nena, "Perhaps I should open my next store here & put a manager in at Manchester."
Sales Girl.
In to Rackhams which was a House of Fraser store. They walked through where the ladies Jewellery & tights where on display & past the electrical items. Although Maddy stopped to look at an ice-cream maker, "I could do with one of those."
Debbie replied we will get it on our way out." They visited the various concessions before making their decisions.
One sales girl was very helpful, "we have an offer of buy Two Items get one Free."
Gaby, "Do you get commission on sales or are you on basic wages + commission? You seam to be the most helpful of all the staff we have encountered."
The girl, "Yes I get commission on all my sales. But I need it to bring my younger sisters up. My parents where killed in a plane crash two years ago when I was 18. The council decided I was old enough to bring my sisters up & so I do. Sometimes I say I will tell the boss the basic pay is not sufficient to live on. I do try my best to make sales & earn the most commission I can."
"I managed to pay for my sisters to Tour & then go to America. But I never got a holiday myself.”
Maddy, "Who took your sisters if you did not go?"
Shop-girl, "They went with the Northern & danced with two great dancers called Gaby & Darcie. My sisters wish to become dancers but I could never afford to send them full time."
Petrova was listening, "We know somebody who may help your sisters if they are interested.” Petrova handed her a card & said, "Can you bring them to this address this Sunday. Tell them to bring all their dance wear & if you can dance come to."
The girl thanked Petrova, "I am not working on a Sunday and so will bring my sisters.”
Gaby, "As you work on commission then we had better make lots of purchases. Our sister here has lost a lot of weight recently & needs a complete wardrobe & also re measuring.”
The sales girl as she took her tape measure out, "I am called Wendy or sometimes Gwen by my friends.”
Barbara, "We have rather a large shopping order can you take it all?" The girl called one of her friends to help her & between them they got all on the list.
Gwen, " These dresses you require we only have two in stock. Others have been ordered & should be here later today or tomorrow at the latest."
Gaby said, "We will take the two & all that are ordered." The girl said, There are 10 size 8, 24 size 12 & 24 size 10 been dispatched. Gaby said, "I make that 60
Lisa, "I thought all your stores where supposed to be selling House of Nena but I do not see any.”
Wendy, "We are supposed to but the manager ordered me to pack these up & return them. The dresses are very good Quality but a competitor has given the manager a back hand to sell their inferior dresses instead. When you came I was just boxing these up."
Gaby said, "can we see them?"
Nena examined the dresses. “These dresses are perfect.”
Gaby, "Can we see the ones you have been ordered to sell instead". Nena examined the Dresses & noticed the label that had been put in.
Gaby Picked up her mobile & said, "Is that trading standards I wish to report a crime."
The trading standards lady turned up in the store & asked what the problem was.”
Nena explained. The trading standards said, "We will have to confirm with the Designer that these are pirate copies." Nena said, "You are speaking to the designer."
The trading standards lady ordered the all the pirate copies be place in her Vehicle. She then said, "Can I speak to the manager?" As she was doing so Debbie was on the phone & asked for the Police. Pegi was the one to respond & came around with two officers.
The manager came to the sales desk to see what the problem. The trading standard lady said. "Your sales assistant has sold me these & I am confiscate the remainder of these following a complaint from the public.
The manager turned to Wendy saying, "You bitch this is going to cost me a packet & you your job." Wendy burst into tears. Pegi turned up with her collegues.
Gaby, "This person has been performing Fraud against The house of Nena & House of Fraser & customers.
As the manager was been lead away the Manager shouted. "You are sacked you bitch get out now."
Wendy started to pickup & leave when Gaby said, "Wendy you still have our sales to deal with. "
Debbie, "You can not be sacked by a crook. Go back to your job & wait & see what the new manager says. Wendy registered the sales but failed to notice the slip showed her commission but no Value on the slip as Gaby signed it. The pack went down the High street & Ariel got excited at a fish van that was parked outside Motor World.
Gina, "What had got Ariel so excited?"
Lorelei, "The fish he is selling is a delicacy to us & we do not see it often perhaps once in our lifetime."
Gaby, "How much is that?" As there was no price on it.
The Fishmonger, "I bought 28lb of it but can not sell the fish". "If you are interested I will sell to you at cost."
Ariel, "We will take the lot & anymore you ever come across."
That night Ariel & her Sisters prepared a meal. Neptune turned up & said," is it true that you have got an Empress fish on the menu.”
Gaby, "Sit down & join us I am interested as to what it taste like.
Neptune, "That was only my second time & it was delicious." The following day. Gaby had asked ANNA. To do them a favour.
The following day Wendy was called to the manager’s office at the House of Frazer store.
The New Manager, "So your the one who spilled the beans. What should I do with you? Before you spilled the beans you where reported as saying. If you ever met the boss you would tell him you needed a pay rise is that correct or not."
Wendy, "Yes I did befriend a group of girls & say that to them. Yes I did tell them about the manager & him selling inferior goods."
"Did you say your sisters loved ballet but you could not afford?"
"Yes madam I did & what I said was true. I also like dancing but one of us has to earn some money so my sisters can dance."
"Prove it to me, prove you can dance."
Wendy was taken aback but said, "Can I put this music on it is my favourite." Anna noticed it was from Swan Lake. Wendy went through the routine & said, "I am a little rusty & made at least three mistakes."
Anna clapped her hands & said, "you did well. Now back to the present. The Assistant manager has been appointed manager of this store. However senior management is pleased with you & I have been asked to appoint you as a roving Area Manager. You will be responsible for going round all the stores & doing spot checks & firing any manager who steps out of line like the former one here did”.
Anna, "You also have an appointment to keep on Sunday. Make sure you take all your dance wear. Now you can take the rest of the day off. Please do not tell me you can not afford it as the commission alone yesterday put you as our highest sales assistant. In addition there is a reward for bringing a crime to the attention of the management. You have to go to the salon and receive the full treatment & then choose dresses for your sisters who are already in the salon. On Management instructions you are to charge the dresses & full accessories including footwear to the firm & I have to hand you these three sets of Choker necklaces. A car will be here to take you to the International Hotel where the management will greet you.”
Wendy found her sisters where waiting. One said, "Wendy we received a phone call telling us to get here and so we did. We thought you had been injured or something."
Wendy, "I had been called to the office & spoke to by a lady with a strange accent."
“Oh no” of the sisters said,
"Did she made you dance?”
Wendy, "She said something like Vee Vill dance now as if all her w where pronounced as a v."
The girls looked at each other one said, "Was there a boy & girl with her?"
Wendy, "No but I felt as if we where not alone as if somebody else was pulling the strings. Wendy told them they had an interview about dancing on the Sunday.”
The youngest sister , "Wendy where are we to go?" Wendy brought out the card & showed them.
The two sisters started laughing. "We both know who is pulling the strings. The Teenagers you talked to was any of these around at the time.”
The youngest sister pulled out photos. Wendy looked at them & then said," All of those plus a few more. Wendy pointed to Gaby & Maddy. “They did the most of the talking. That one called the police & trading standards.” The other sister brought out another photo with an older Lady & some others on it.
Wendy, "That is her who promoted me."
The sister's said, "We do not think you will be taking up your job for quite a while if they are involved. "You have danced for the Great Anna & we would not be surprise if Gaby Lynn, Darcie & Petrova where watching. Our interview is with Petrova but the others will never be far away.”
Wendy looked for her previous day’s sales slips. Then she noticed they where all signed Gaby Lynn. This was the first time she had noticed total sales zero. But yet her full commission was shown. Wendy went back to the office & said, Yesterday I promised a customer some dresses that have been paid for." They have now come in can I notify the customer or if we have an address I will take them before the taxi arrives.”
Anna, “Thank you but I will deal with that go and enjoy yourself.
Wendy, "I did not notice yesterday but the computer has made an error in the customers favour. My commission was shown correct but the amount the customer paid was shown as zero.”
Anna, "Thank you for bringing this to my attention."
Wendy, "I hope you do not think I am rude but do you have a sister called Anna that is a dancing instructor & was a great Ballerina."
Anna, "I do not have a sister called Anna." "But I do have one called Jane who teaches dancing sometimes."
Wendy left feeling puzzled. When she got back to her sisters she said, "You must be mistaken. She had a sister Jane who sometimes teaches dancing." The two younger sisters looked at each other; as if to say she is wrong.
The taxi collected them & left them at the Hannover International Hotel. The driver, "I had already been paid to bring you here."
They went inside & spoke to the girl on Reception. We have been invited to a party here." A list was checked & they where asked to put on a mask & given several choices. All three of them choose the Unicorn Mask as it matched their White dresses. Once inside the room they found everybody was in fancy dress. Some had come as mermaids, some as witches some as fairies & others as animals. Two children ran up to them dressed as fairies.
One said, “I am Lily & this is my sister Rose & today we get to be fairies.”
Wendy, "Give me your hand for we could do with a couple of good fairies to show us around.I am called Wendy & these are my sisters Hannah & Harriet & we are pretending to be Unicorns."
Rose, "You are far nicer that the real unicorns." Then she ran off.
A lion came & asked Wendy for a dance & an eagle & Hare also danced with her sisters. Wendy found she & her sisters where dining with the Lion, Eagle & Hare. After the meal they where kept dancing all night & into the morning. When the lion rested another took his place.
Eventually Wendy said, "Excuse me but I must go and refresh my makeup.” Her sisters followed her to the Ladies rest room.
Wendy, "I still can not work out who we are dancing with."
At 2.00am the dancing stopped & everybody started departing. Wendy asked when their taxi would be coming & was told 08.00 in the morning. "We will give you a call about 07.00."
Wendy, "We do not have a room booked".
The manager replied, "Sorry you where supposed to have been given room 333." "You will find all you require in the room." They went into the room & found Nightwear & casual clothes for the morning had been laid out for them. Hanna examined the clothes & said, "This is all dance wear" there was also three sets of trainers in the correct sizes. There was a note in the trainers you can collect the pumps & shoes here do not bother going home.
After having a shower they all snuggled up together & fell asleep. The following morning they where awakened at 07.00am as promised. They had Breakfast. Before their taxi collected them again.
The manager came running, Ladies you are forgetful today you forgot your cases. There were three identical cases with each of their names on.
Hannah , "Wendy for a moment in the dining room I thought I saw Maddy but when I looked up she was not there."
"I must still be dreaming. " It took about 75 Minutes to get to their destination. Eventually they found the third Floor at the Trafford Centre. They saw a store with The House of Nena & went inside.
Hannah went up to an assistant, " We can see where we want to be but can not find the doorway to Petrova."
The assistant said, "Just go down here through the dance wear & turn right."
Wendy, "While we are here we better have dance footwear."
The assistant, "You have not time now go straight in you are expected.
The two girls looked at each other They where expecting to see Pavlova but it was not her.
Victoria, "Good you are here put your pumps on".
Wendy was about to say they needed to buy new ones when Hannah said, "Wendy look in your suitcase & put them on."
Victoria turned out to be a very hard taskmistress indeed. Eventually she said, "We will take a short break would you like refreshment of some kind. They all settled for sparkling water. While they where waiting Victoria asked if they had clogs. All three of them could see they did not. Victoria clapped her hands & an assistant brought Clogs, National & Tap shoes for them to try on.
Victoria. Those shoes you came here in are Jazz shoes with taps on. When we go back in I want you three at the front of the class all the time. You will be joined by our more advanced students & dancers.
Wendy could see the other dancers through the mirror as they came in to the room. There seamed to be rather a lot of them. They started once again with warm up first & then they went into what they had previously been practising.
Eventually they saw two others come in one was clapping & saying "Bravo, Bravo." Wendy's sisters turned & ran to the person clapping & said, "We thought it was you before but it turned out to be a stranger."
Anna, "Anna & Victoria will take all three of you on if you wish.
Wendy, "My new job."
Another voice spoke, Hannah & Harriet turned ran & started to cuddle the girl.
Hannah , "Wendy this is our friend Gaby Lynn."
Gaby, The job is still yours & all you need to do is visit different stores & check what they are selling & how the staff behave. I like my staff to be friendly not chewing gum & filling or painting their nails. After our visit the other day several members of staff are in for a wake up call."
